Community Coordinator

Impact: Social

Foster positive relationships within communities by organizing events, managing communications, and supporting community initiatives, engaging stakeholders, coordinating volunteers, and facilitating partnerships to achieve community goals.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Always
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Occasional local travel
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$58,000
Entry-level
$45,000
Senior
$75,000
Growth by 2033
8%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
Moderate
Typical student debt
$20,000 - $40,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • Event Planning
  • Social Media Management
  • CRM Software
  • Project Management
  • Data Entry

Soft skills

  • Communication
  • Empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Interpersonal Skills

Technical complexity: Low

How to get there

Minimum education
Associate's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
3-5
Years to senior
7-10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Community Manager, Program Manager, Director of Community Engagement

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      15%
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      4/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3.5/10
      Prestige
      5/10
      Social perception
      High

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